When I think of the type of cook and host I strive to be, The Forest Feast series of cookbooks by Erin Gleeson is the first thing that comes to mind. I use at least one of her recipes on a weekly basis.
Each of her books is a work of art by itself, combining Gleeson’s own photographs and watercolor illustrations. The all-vegetarian recipes are delicious and very simple, often using ingredients you will already have at home.
Many of the books also include great tips for hosting gatherings of any size, as well as some sections that act as a travelogue of food-focused trips the author has enjoyed. These cookbooks are just as fun to sit down and page through as they are to cook from; they inspire me to be more thoughtful and creative about each meal, whether I’m cooking for just me or hosting a get-together.
Kia White is an employee at Lake Country Booksellers. Visit the shop on the corner of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue to find your next great read.
